Tell us about your new improved government regulations compliant cycle part II

smacl · 22-01-2019 04:48PM

Regular spin up to the Hellfire via Masseys at lunch. Lovely weather for a climb, but felt truly bitter on the way back down. Garmin died on the way out the door, so no stats, but actually felt quite good throughout the climb for a change.

Eamonnator · 22-01-2019 05:24PM

smacl wrote: »

Regular spin up to the Hellfire via Masseys at lunch. Lovely weather for a climb, but felt truly bitter on the way back down. Garmin died on the way out the door, so no stats,but actually felt quite good throughout the climb for a change.

That's a pity, it would have been a nice day for a spin.

smacl · 22-01-2019 05:37PM

Eamonnator wrote: »

That's a pity, it would have been a nice day for a spin.

Guess I'll just have to go out and do it again tomorrow

22-01-2019 11:44PM

Rode 6km to a wake yesterday and got there early one of the first to arrive. Now I don't have a sweet tooth but put sandwiches in front of me and a pot of tea. Ended up walking 5 of the 6 km home after I got the stitch from hell.

Another one to go to tomorrow, I'll drive I think.

smacl · 23-01-2019 02:46PM

smacl wrote: »

Guess I'll just have to go out and do it again tomorrow

Back up there today, though the 810 is doing some weird stuff after the last update, time for a factory reset methinks. Damp, cold and muddy, but enjoyable for all that and so much better for the head than the turbo.

26-01-2019 12:12AM

Had an appointment in Dundalk at lunchtime with my partner, decided I'd I cycle back and have my partner take the car home so stuck the bike on the rack and packed my gear.

One of the best days I've had on the bike in a long time. Unfamiliar roads Dundalk to Castlebellingham on the r132 then sharp left and out to Annagassen and head back to Drogheda along the coast. I say unfamiliar as I've near rode these north south before.

I won't say I've had worries but have had a few things niggling me in the last while and it's unreal how things seem to resolve themselves and make sense when I'm out on the bike.

Had a near spill though which brought me back to here and now with a bang when I crossed some muck left by a tractor. Only just caught the rear and stayed upright.

wheelo01 · 26-01-2019 05:53PM

Decided - "damn the weather", lets go for a cycle.
Drimnagh to tallaght, Bohernabreena, ballinascorney, around to the N81, and back home.
The wind, as ever was a fecker, so bad that i was having to push myself on a downhill section.
I also forgot to put on my overshoes, so i was soaked and frozen when i got home.

Changed the lenses on my Oakleys to the clear ones, forgot them too, got home and was relaying this to my wife, took off my helmet and she smugly says "Those glasses on your head?"

Despite the water, wind and forgetfulness, really enjoyed it.

https://www.strava.com/activities/2104356059/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-US&v=1548510352&utm_source=com.samsung.android.app.memo&utm_medi

triggermortis · 27-01-2019 12:46AM

Just in from commuting back from work. Worst. Headwind. Ever. I have pins n needles in my arms and hands now from gripping the bars so tight as I was getting blown all over the shop.
Not a fun ride...

Mercian Pro · 27-01-2019 03:23PM

Deleted User wrote: »

One of the best days I've had on the bike in a long time. Unfamiliar roads Dundalk to Castlebellingham on the r132 then sharp left and out to Annagassen and head back to Drogheda along the coast. I say unfamiliar as I've near rode these north south before.

Tha Caslebellingham to Drogheda coastal route is great especially on a clear winter's day with a bit of a north-easterly. The last time I did it I included the loop out to Blackrock after leaving Dundalk and then headed inland to Dromiskin en route to Castlebellingham. Anything to avoid the R132 even though that's by no means the worst part of it.

magicbastarder · 27-01-2019 03:36PM

bit blustery out there this morning! cool too.

Luxman · 27-01-2019 04:28PM

we approached Ballyboughal from the Nags head today only to see plumes of smoke further down the road, as we approached there were 4 fire brigades there dousing a house, looked like the roof was gone. Hope there were no serious injuries or worse.

ED E · 27-01-2019 04:34PM

Luxman wrote: »

we approached Ballyboughal from the Nags head today only to see plumes of smoke further down the road, as we approached there were 4 fire brigades there dousing a house, looked like the roof was gone. Hope there were no serious injuries or worse.

The dog died

:(:(

https://twitter.com/DubFireBrigade/status/1089541741139714050

Mercian Pro · 27-01-2019 05:36PM

RIP the dog.

Bit worrying that the Fire Brigade think they were in Baldoyle and not Ballyboughal ��

Thanks to RobertFoster below, I now see that it was a case of ED E getting his tweets wrong and not of DFB getting lost. Not much consolation for the poor dog unfortunately

not yet · 27-01-2019 05:44PM

So, Cycling to work tomorrow morning (in the dark). Haven't cycled in the dark in 20 years, Just been in Halfords and got a 500 lumen front light and 100 lumen back light. Bit Jittery looking and weather forecast at 7am saying -1, cold doesn't bother me but anyone think it could be icey ?, that coupled with first cycle in the dark in a long time has me thinking of taking the car..

I'm just being a wimp ain't I ?

pjmn · 27-01-2019 06:25PM

Cold but dry this morning...

https://www.strava.com/activities/2106865836

magicbastarder · 27-01-2019 06:45PM

Luxman wrote: »

we approached Ballyboughal from the Nags head today only to see plumes of smoke further down the road, as we approached there were 4 fire brigades there dousing a house, looked like the roof was gone. Hope there were no serious injuries or worse.

what time was that at?

magicbastarder · 27-01-2019 06:46PM

not yet wrote: »

I'm just being a wimp ain't I ?

as the roads are dry, black ice should not be a concern.
i don't think -1 should be enough to produce much ice on the roads anyway.

Luxman · 27-01-2019 06:52PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

what time was that at?

I’d estimate around 1230pm

RobertFoster · 27-01-2019 08:14PM

Luxman wrote: »

I’d estimate around 1230pm

I approached from the Ballyboughal side and had to turn back as there was a fire engine blocking the road at ~12:05. I took a left at the pub and the wind was carrying the smoke over to that road.

The fire in Baldoyle mentioned above is a different fire. DFB have tweeted about the one near Ballyboughal since.

https://twitter.com/DubFireBrigade/status/1089599454049697792

In other news, magicbastarder said hello to me according to Strava Flyby

magicbastarder · 27-01-2019 08:22PM

i was heading southbound through ballyboughal probably about 11:15, according to strava.
where would I have passed you? i was wearing a dayglo yellow btwin top.

RobertFoster · 27-01-2019 08:31PM

Near the end of your spin, just at Kilsallaghan. I rounded the next corner and there was a woman texting/browsing while walking a little dog.

shaka · 27-01-2019 08:31PM

70 with the club, 26 avg. Bloody freezing, climbing like a brick....

Wishbone Ash · 27-01-2019 11:05PM

Mercian Pro wrote: »

Tha Caslebellingham to Drogheda coastal route is great especially on a clear winter's day with a bit of a north-easterly...

The last time I took that route southbound, after Anagassan I took the coast road via Saltertown, Dunany and Port instead of the main road via Togher. Sweet Jesus, welcome to vicious dog country. Every feckin' house had to be passed with apprehension. Never again.

27-01-2019 11:21PM

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

The last time I took that route southbound, after Anagassan I took the coast road via Saltertown, Dunany and Port instead of the main road via Togher. Sweet Jesus, welcome to vicious dog country. Every feckin' house had to be passed with apprehension. Never again.

Maybe I was too deep in thought to notice them nipping at my heels :pac:

I didn't head over the salterstown roadf as I'd heard the road was in **** out that way a while ago? Stuck to the R166 and left at Togher Cross, and along the coast to Clogherhead etc.

Most of the property out that way is farms no? You'd imagine they'd know better than to leave dogs loose, but no I had no issue there. I have encountered one lad though if I'm coming back via sand pit who likes to chase me but not aggressively, I've had to U-Turn and lead him home a few times last year. Might as well be talking to the wall as to the owner. So the last time I was out that way I hopped off the bike and closed the gate as I approached it to lock him in.

magicbastarder · 27-01-2019 11:31PM

i was chased by two dogs today - not too far from where i'd have passed RobertFoster, but rather ironically they were lying in wait outside a house called suaimhneas.

silverharp · 28-01-2019 09:08AM

first time ever seeing cars clamped for parking on the cycle path grand canal route past portabello heading up towards the Luas, about 4 or 5 cars in line with drivers looking befuddled , have to say I let out a rather undignified chortle.

coward · 28-01-2019 10:02AM

silverharp wrote: »

first time ever seeing cars clamped for parking on the cycle path grand canal route past portabello heading up towards the Luas, about 4 or 5 cars in line with drivers looking befuddled , have to say I let out a rather undignified chortle.

Good to see some enforcement. 5 cars here at this point (solid line) and a taxi further back. Though the clamp on the white car was taking a beating when I was going by.

Alanstrainor · 28-01-2019 10:44AM

First time in the saddle since before Christmas. I was away in New Zealand for the last month, so haven't had the need! I picked some week to return, it was pretty damn cold out this morning, although maybe not as bad as I had imagined. My fitness has definitely taken a massive hit, I was much slower despite the wind being easy enough, and the conditions being pleasant. But all good, I was comfy and happy to be back at it.

mr spuckler · 28-01-2019 10:53AM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

First time in the saddle since before Christmas. I was away in New Zealand for the last month, so haven't had the need! I picked some week to return, it was pretty damn cold out this morning, although maybe not as bad as I had imagined. My fitness has definitely taken a massive hit, I was much slower despite the wind being easy enough, and the conditions being pleasant. But all good, I was comfy and happy to be back at it.

the wind was a lot easier than it was yesterday anyway! I thought it was a beautiful morning to be out, thoroughly enjoyed that commute.

only to come in and find that the rim on my rear wheel has blown out where a spoke broke

Mickiemcfist · 28-01-2019 10:54AM

mr spuckler wrote: »

the wind was a lot easier than it was yesterday anyway! I thought it was a beautiful morning to be out, thoroughly enjoyed that commute.

only to come in and find that the rim on my rear wheel has blown out where a spoke broke

Wind yesterday evening was ridiculous. I stopped twice to check if my back tyre had lost air as it was so tough cycling into it.

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